Swedish Institute Management Programme Africa 2021

Deadline: 21-Mar-21

Are you a changemaker who wants to become part of a network of progressive business leaders? Join the Swedish Institute Management Programme Africa to lead change for responsible leadership and sustainable business practices.

The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) brings together business leaders who want to succeed in driving change for economically, environmentally and socially sustainable businesses.

SIMP builds on Sweden’s prominent position in innovation and sustainable business and its connection to the global economy. The programme provides methods, concepts and practical applications from leading experts in the key aspects of sustainability.

Programme Structure, Format & Timeline

SIMP Africa 2021 takes place from June 2021 to February 2022. The programme is mainly focused into three modules which will take place in June, September/October and February 2022. Each module lasts between three to eight weeks and requires approximately one working day per week, including participation in physical meetings at conference venues locally, live online sessions, and engagement with pre-recorded material, group assignments and individual work. In between the modules, applicants will work on their own sustainability project with the help of expert coaching and group tasks.
- First module (8, 15 and 22 June – full days) is scheduled to take place at conference venues in the capitals of each country. If a physical meeting is not possible because of Covid-19 restrictions in a specific country, the programme will be adapted for that country.
- Second module (preliminarily scheduled to eight Thursdays in September and October.) If Covid-19 restrictions allow, the second module could also take place at conference venues together with the SIMP peers in applicants’ country. To take part in the programme applicant must be able to commit to one full day per week during modules.
SIMP 2021 will be an online programme, where various digital tools and set-ups will give applicants a unique, varied and interactive learning experience. The digital format of SIMP enables learning to take place over an extended period, allowing time for reflection as well as the opportunity for continuous work, both individually and together with other participants.
The programme consists of the following activities:
- Physical meetings in applicants’ country capital;
- Online sessions;
- Pre-recorded material;
- Tasks: In groups and individually;
- Reflection groups;
- Applicants Initiative.

Benefits

SIMP will give applicants:

An exclusive suite of workshops, lectures and visits with highly-acclaimed speakers selected specifically for their competence, clarity, and high level of audience engagement.

A thorough understanding of the principles of sustainable business with a focus on human rights, climate and the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption.

A strong set of skills to drive change in applicant own organisation through responsible leadership.

Knowledge to let applicant work with Design Thinking as a method to develop creative and sustainable solutions to complex problems.

A network of leaders who are committed to sustainable business and responsible leadership with whom applicant will grow and learn from to build lasting business relationships.

Insights into business cases for sustainability in Sweden, one of the leading countries in sustainable business practice.

And overall, the opportunity to grow and develop in the programme’s focuses areas – it is up to applicant to make the most of the experience and engage to the extent applicant can.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are welcome to submit their application if they fulfill the following:

Aspire to make sustainability an integral part of business strategy.
Are in a leading position within trade, industry or the public sector.
Have a mandate to influence the strategy for organisation.
Want to share and build on the competences and knowledge gain from the programme within organisation.
Are willing to support fellow participants and share experience and knowledge with them.
Are between 25 and 45 years old (born 1976–1996).
Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
Have a post secondary education.
Are a citizen and resident of Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia.
Are keen to take part in a highly interactive online course and look forward to connecting digitally.